Gargada - Kurkheda, Gadchiroli

Gargada is a village situated in the Kurkheda tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurkheda and around 101 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Khedegaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gargada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gargada is 538671. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.44 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Gargada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gargada

As per Census 2011, Gargada village has a total population of 373 people, consisting of 194 males and 179 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 229 literate and 144 illiterate residents. Additionally, 76 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 268 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gargada are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gargada

Gargada is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Gargada

Gargada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arunnagar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Gargada is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Gargada is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gargada

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gargada village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Gargada

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gargada village are given below:

FAQs about Gargada